Service and food are excellent and can't beat the scenery and ambiance. They are no longer called River Vine by the way. Excellent mix of of ambient music with country, bluegrass and blues. I had the eggs Benedict with the redwood fresh squeezed juice. They added ice to my juice, which is a no-no. Fresh squeezed should never be watered down or chilled with ice. Lovely traditional English muffins and just th right amount of hollandaise. The baby roasted and braised potatoes are tender and tasty. It is little pricey, but worth it, minus the gossiping ladies at the next table. Complaining about some family member. Otherwise, peaceful and delicious. May return. I'm sure they are packed on weekends and during the summer. read more

River Vine - Eggs benedict, coffee and redwood juic melody. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I loved that no reservations were needed for this restaurant/winery as we were just passing through. All the food was excellent and our waiter was on top of everything. Beautiful area, came here in the winter and it was pretty, i can only imagine when everything is in bloom. Everything was delicious with reasonable prices. The only thing i wish they had was a flight of wine, and maybe a larger sign outside. We got there when it was raining and gloomy outside so we didn't find the restaurant right away but managed after only a minute or two. Everything else was excellent. I am happy i came here on my 30th birthday read more

River Vine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

We weren't expecting such a beautiful setting. Might have to return and check it out better. It's inside a very nice hotel. Indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside. It was a beautiful Monday morning. Everyone was friendly, kind and helpful. Breakfast was good though a bit over priced. We ordered Eggs Benedict and eggs and toast with bacon and roasted potatoes. My granddaughters loved the food. They said they'd like to come back. read more

Get those Lemon Pancakes or you will be sorry you missed out! Every single bite, sublime. read more

River Vine - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Trust Me! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Somehow, when I made our hotel reservations, I failed to notice that they did not offer a free breakfast. When we checked in, we noticed the breakfast area, but when we went down in the morning, we discovered that the menu was very limited. We went back up to our room and packed and checked out and headed toward our morning destination. I found River Vine on Yelp and because it was mostly on the way to where we were going, I headed there. The River Vine is the restaurant for the Vintner's Resort. From the parking lot, the signage to the restaurant was a bit confusing but we managed to find an open door and from there, it was a straight shot to the dining room. We appeared to be the first guests. I checked with our server to make sure that we could get service in the short amount of time that we had. He assured me that he would get the kitchen right on our order. Since she had had leftovers in our room from the night before, all she ordered were some mini sugar donuts and a latte. She ate one donut and was thoroughly satisfied. I needed something a bit more substantial, so I ordered Huevos Rancheros. Their presentation was a little different from what I'm used to. Everything was stacked. Tortillas, beans, eggs, salsa, shredded cheese. Pop the entire plate under a salamander, remove and top with sour cream, avocado slices and cilantro. It was hot and delicious! With it, I had a decent cup of coffee. I would have liked to stay and have a couple more, but we were in a rush and the place we were going to didn't have easily accessible restrooms. We're thinking that the next time we need to spend the night in Santa Rosa, we just might consider staying at the Vintner's Resort. It looked calming and peaceful. read more

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Food was so-so: it filled the belly but was uninspiring. My pulled pork quesadilla didn't have much flavor, as both the cheese and pork were bland. Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole were included, but the portions were insufficient to smear around the entire quesadilla. My S.O ordered the Huevos Rancheros, which were relatively tasty, but perhaps on the smaller side, and again, the amount of salsa was a bit modest. The place feels like it's primarily there for guests of the inn to grab a bite before going wine tasting; and that's probably all I'd recommend it for. If you're intent on coming to the Vintners Inn for a bite, stick with the John Ash restaurant (for dinner); it's a much better (albeit more pricey) choice. read more

River Vine - Quesadilla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Food was good. A bit pricey, but that's what you get for staying at a very nice hotel/resort. Service was great! We ate outside and we didn't feel like we were forgotten. read more

Pacific Salmon Eggs Benedict - 3 stars Denver Omelet - 4.5 Stars The restaurant in a beautiful hotel nestled amongst a vineyard. We got seated next to a large group of loud talkers but the rest of the restaurant had multiple rooms that seemed much quieter. Service was great and the ambiance was beautiful but the food was just ok. Be ready to pay out $100 for breakfast for two plus a tip. read more

Food is delish Service is dismal. Not busy and we had to ask for plates to eat our pastries on. Had to request refills of coffee. I understand that this is Sonoma wealth, however the food prices are obscene. $25 for an egg dish and if you want meat with it, it's an additional $10. The restaurant was empty which tells me the hotel is seasonal and our locals are not patroning this restaurant for the reasons listed above. Recommendation: staff needs to be more hospitable and attentive. Lower your prices. Or be ok with the locals continuing to patron Piner Cafe instead. read more

My bff and I started our girls day with breakfast here. We were warmly greeted and chose a seat outside. We began with mimosas, I chose peach and she chose strawberry. The mimosas were so fresh and crisp, the flavors weren't too sweet, they were just right. For our meals I ordered the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict and she had their special which was corned beef and hash with eggs. I believe our server's name was Vicki, that's what was listed on the receipt, but she was spectacular. My friend is a mom of three under three, so this was special for her to enjoy this time and our server made sure we had the best experience. My breakfast was delish, the hollandaise sauce was flavored with Myer lemon which paired perfectly with the smoked salmon. The Cajun potatoes were cooked with the perfect crisp. My friend loved her dish, the meat was tender and full of flavor. I can't wait to visit our friends again and plan another day here. I highly recommend you dine here for the best brunch experience. read more

River Vine - Smoked Salmon Benedict, bacon, corned beef and hash with eggs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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We did a girls' weekend in California at the end of October and wanted a brunch place that met the vibe check on winery day. I came across their reviews, and we did a quick change to check them out instead of our original choices. I'm so glad we did. There is an inn/hotel and spa on the grounds, and there is a beautiful serene esthetic to everything. Take a picture by the beautiful fountain if you go.(My friends are in that photo, so I left it out.) Their landscaping is top tier, so make sure you have time to roam the grounds. Our waitress was very friendly and had great suggestions. We tried the mini donuts, and they were very good. Though the Apple jack flavor in the sauce was verrrry muted. I loved the huevos rancheros, though I wish I'd just ordered the sauce on them not on the side. Another patron said the sauce was spicy, but what I got was not. All in all I would 100% visit this restaurant again if I found myself in wine country. read more

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Despite being just a short drive from home, arriving at Vinter's Resort felt like stepping into vacation mode. Nestled among stunning redwood trees and gardens, this property exudes charm and intimacy. I was very impressed. I came for the bottomless brunch at River Vine which they have available on Saturdays and Sundays. It's $49 for bottomless drinks and an entree selection. I'm a sucker for a good bottomless brunch. If you choose this option, you choose from a limited entree menu with decent selections. The food was delicious. We ordered the steak and eggs and the pacific eggs benedict. The server initially brought out the wrong entree (the corned beef benedict, pictured), however, they handled the situation gracefully. They apologized and let us keep the meal, free of charge. The mimosas were generously flowing. They also have a variety of flavors aside from the standard orange juice, including strawberry and peach, which I appreciated. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and I will keep coming back. read more

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Wow wow wow! This place is absolutely breathtaking! We went for breakfast and all I can say is everything was DELICIOUS! The food was cooked to perfection and it came out fairly quickly. My honey and I had the grapefruit and peach mimosas! The staff was very friendly and the view was absolutely beautiful. I recommend this place to anyone who finds themselves at John Ash! The best part is you don't even have to stay at the hotel in order to enjoy their food or ambiance read more

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I always wanted to try their breakfast because I love this property. It does have one if the most beautiful settings and ambiance. 4.5 of 5 for ambiance Food-for the price of my breakfast and what I got, I could have gotten a significantly better meal at a local diner. The Benedict was tasty but the plating was terrible. Two eggs Benedicts with maybe 10 whole roasted mini potatoes separately placed on the plate and two sprigs of greens. Really? $22 for that? $6 for cup of coffee. I was greatly disappointed. Not good plating or great representation of Fresh Sonoma County produce. Sorry I didn't take a picture. 2 of 5 Service 3 of 5. The servers are not actively friendly. I asked for extra cream from the wait staff and instead of just saying ok, she pointed to someone else for me to ask. I didn't ask. But eventually my cream showed up. The servers just seem to be doing a job and not really enjoying their jobs. Overall, only 3 of 5 today. I'm sure I will go back though. Someday read more

This was a beautiful start to a birthday. From time of check in to the bill it was great. The service was wonderful, the relaxed ambience outside was so peaceful and the food was just as good. The Bellinis topped it off. The landscape around the grounds is immaculate. read more

River Vine - Denver omelette with wheat toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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The food is delicious! The ice tea might be the best ever. The service is amazing. The atmosphere is wonderful, location is convenient. The prices however are quite high in my opinion. read more

First time here Amazing food, relaxing place and my waiter was very friendly and welcoming. read more

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Giving three stars to a John Ash establishment is not easy for me to do. I've lived in Santa Rosa since 1984 and I recognize the "institution" that he is, and I respect the hard work and excellence that he brings for Sonoma County. But, for this first time visit, for a Saturday morning breakfast, for four adults and two children (ages 9 and 7)... The positives: *We were greeted graciously and - without a reservation - only had a ten minute wait. We expected a longer wait, so this was quite good. *The menu items we all ordered were very good and even delicious. The fresh squeezed fruit juices were a hit, as were the croissant beignets. Water glasses were attended to regularly as were the coffee cups. *Ambiance is "John Ash": tastefully wonderful, comfortable and elegant without hype. The not-positives: *Were they understaffed this morning? It took easily 20-30 minutes to get our order taken and drinks delivered from being actually seated. Our wait staff was friendly and considerate, yet he "felt" hurried. *When the food items arrived, all the adults were semi-sporadically served first, and it was another five minutes easily before the children received their dishes. They ended up having samples off the adult plates because...well, they're hungry children and need to be SERVED FIRST, NOT LAST. Perhaps the restaurant is not used to a work flow like this, but it's a protocol worth looking at. (Perhaps this is my biggest red flag...) *The food prices are rather what I expected at this establishment. (I've had dinner at the main restaurant a few times, so I didn't expect a "diner" tab...) That said, I did find the serving sizes of all my entrees to be smaller than I expected. Did I starve? Of course not. The food itself was fine. I simply didn't expect to have as small a portions as was served. (As one reviewer noted, be ready to pay out $100 for b'fast for two plus a tip...) *And speaking of tipping, I will admit ignorance on this next point and be ready for correction: 18% gratuity was included in the total price, in addition to the 3% for the back of house cut. Not a problem: I probably missed that fine print on the menu. (I normally tip twice the CA tax as a general routine.) When the final bill comes to sign, there's another line for TIP. I had already tipped in the total bill when I dropped my card, so why am I being asked again? Is this for a patron who want's to be generous or has had a special experience and want to tip some more? It left me cold and I left the line blank. I am researching the matter, however... Honestly, I don't think I'll be back and primarily because of the two children having to wait. To the main restaurant for dinner? Yes. Easily. But the River Vine wasn't worth the price of admission for this reviewer. read more

Went there for new year's brunch. Huge disappointment. Should have gone to Denny's if I wanted diner food. Service was good though. read more

Very beautiful place to eat I came here after the farmers market for brunch several times food is outstanding and service is just as good! Looks like a very nice place to stay as well! read more

i just love this place! so nice to sit outside in the peaceful quite atmosphere. Love the menu! A little something for everyone! you can have a lunch or breakfast...the house made donuts are delicious. You can also get bottomless Mimosas. The French toast is very different from the norm but is very good ! read more

First off the food was amazing. We had breakfast. I had the eggs Benedict, which was arguably one of the best I have ever had. My wife and father in law had omelets that they both like. My mother had the French Toast which was a masterpiece in itself. In addition to the food the service and atmosphere were great as well. So why not 5 stars? PRICE. I do not mind paying for good food, but for me this place is still slightly higher than it should be. That being said, we will be back and if we have friends or family in town looking for an upscale breakfast this place will me a must. read more

Beautiful and great service! We came here over the weekend to celebrate my cousin as she is getting married. This was my first time, but was completely blown away at how beautiful the place is as well as the wonderful service. Nakai was our waiter and she was friendly and patient. We had a bigger party and she was on top of all our orders and refills. She was very polite and delivered exceptional service. Flavio was helping clear the table and was polite and kind as well. I highly recommend your next brunch at River Vine! The food is delicious and the service is amazing! read more

Bestie and I randomly found this place. Very welcoming ambience. Eating area was nice and warm (cold,rainy) out. Service was attentive and polite. The food was good. Came out in a timely manner. The potatoes had the perfect seasoning. The pancake is lemony (different but very delicious) overall happy with our unexpected bfast date. read more

River Vine - Veggie scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Vegetarian review - freshly made ingredients in the food that tasted awesome. We ordered a vegetarian eggs and French toast which was the special of the day. Both were great and wouldn't mind eating again next time. Vegetarian eggs came with potatoes that were nice and crisp and eggs were done perfectly done with a not at all soggy spinach, slightly crispy peppers and perfectly cooked black beans. What a nice combination! French toast came with fruits and some syrup because the toast wasn't already dipped in it, that was very good thinking because not everyone likes French toast to be too sweet. There was also a side of butter and figs/ ginger jam type thing with was a very nice touch and yummy. Maybe my experience is limited but I was amazed at how not greasy the butter was. Overall the customer service was great and timely. Definitely would go again and recommend. read more

Cute restaurant. Perfect for brunch. Right by Vintners inn. Quiet. Secluded. Food was great.

We've been coming to River Vine for years. It's a beautiful place to enjoy breakfast or lunch--one of our favorites. But now that it has moved next door as part of John Ash, the prices have increased drastically, the choices are fewer, and the food, while beautifully presented, was very bland (mushroom cavatelli and a benedict with salmon). Online prices are not presented or don't match the daily menu presentation. Maybe these things will improve. Still a stunningly beautiful place to go. But now, for us, maybe just for special occasions instead of every weekend. read more

Came here with my mother in law in June. I got the eggs Benedict and it was delicious. We sat outside which was beautiful. I wish the menu wasn't so limited but other than that it was a nice experience. read more

River Vine - two plates of food on a table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

River Vine is my Go-To place whether for brunch with my husband or sister or lunch with girlfriends. There are many delicious options including several varieties of Eggs Benedict, but their Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are hard to say no to especially with a side of their delicious local bacon and a Peach Bellini. Elmer and the other servers are top notch. Outdoor dining on the patio is ideal but the indoor ambiance is lovely as well. read more

River Vine can always be counted on for a delicious brunch with friends and family! Definitely a go-to! Lovely to walk the Vintner's Resort grounds afterward. read more

The restaurant is clean and has great ambiance and service. The food was mediocre for the price. The final check was a bit confusing since they separate out food and drinks to where you are being charged twice for drinks. Took me a while to figure that out. They also charge a 3% service charge for the non wait staff. The wait staff were pleasant and attentive. read more

The food at this restaurant is great. The servings are generous. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The outdoor seating is lovely. Indoors can be noisy when full. I have one major complaint. I always make reservations and confirm those reservations the day before. However, it is not this restaurant's practice to hold a table for you if they get busy. I have arrived on time and been told no table is available and that I would have to wait. I was left wondering what is the point of making a reservation and confirming said reservation if a table is not reserved for your party? I've seen the same thing happen to other parties. One other complaint is that it can take quite a while to be served. read more

The service was okay - no complaints. We went for Mew Years brunch - had the French toast and country style breakfast which was eggs, potato, bread, sausage - for $38 a plate. We have been here before on other New Year Days and the food was decent. 2024 on the other hand was dismal - the food was sub par - I have had better at a dinner net minus the tummy ache. I would give these guys a pass. read more

Wonderful lunch in a beautiful setting. We sat in the patio. Recommend the shrimp tacos and the pork quesadilla. So good!

Overall, the experience was good. It was fairly noisy for a Sunday brunch time, but we were able to move to a quieter table for the most part. The service was good, but the waitress didn't come back to check on us until after we were done and wanting refills on drinks. The mimosas and orange juice were refreshing. I would come back and try them again, but for my first visit here, I was not as impressed as I was hoping to be. read more

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Made a reservation for 4 indoors. Arrived early only to be told there were no more tables available inside. They offered outdoor seating with no cover or patio heaters even though there was a chance of rain. There were multiple parties all with reservations being told the same option. The host explained there is no purpose to having a reservation because everyone who shows up, walk ins or those with a reservation will be seated and never turned away. read more

River Vine Cafe is exactly how one would expect Vintners Inn to do breakfast/brunch!! A little pricey, just like John Ash & Co, but very high quality food and service to be sure. Two of us had some variation of Eggs Benedict and both were outstanding. How well the eggs are poached make or break a Benedict and they came through with flying colors. I had the Pacific Eggs Benedict, which included smoked salmon and spinach. Perfect! Their Crispy Potatoes (side) are a nice variation on breakfast potatoes, as well! So light and airy! Coffee and water were always flowing, but service was never too intrusive. I think we just found our new breakfast/brunch spot in Santa Rosa/Windsor!! read more

River Vine - The Pacific Eggs Benedict!! With smoked salmon and spinach!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I have only been here for breakfast/brunch a couple of times, but the food is pretty great. Their Benedicts are tasty and weirdly, their breakfast potatoes are a highlight. I would not recommend their Bloody Mary, and would opt for a mimosa instead. I just feel like they are kind of small and bland and just not what I am looking for in a Bloody. The restaurant itself is kind of loud. There are a couple sections/rooms and sitting in the smaller two rooms at the front is preferable to the big room in the back. It is a little too open and gets loud and its one of those rooms that you feel overly exposed when you sit in the tables in the middle. It is moderately priced and frankly cheap if you are used to dining at the dinner restaurant on grounds or staying at the hotel. I plan on eating here again. read more

A great breakfast/brunch stop. I had the Dungeness Crab, Spinach, and Swiss Omelette and it was unique. The potatoes are cooked in a different manner instead of the regular wedges as other breakfast places and they complimented the main dish. Coffee was refilled regularly and service was quick. read more

River Vine - Dungeness Crab, Spinach, and Swiss Omelette. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I specifically reserved an outdoor table for brunch, but upon arrival, I was told they had no outside table available. Hostess said it was first come, first serve seating. I told her that their website did not state that but rather had asked for reservations for different specific seating areas. She apologized and said, "Yeah, unfortunately, that's true." We were seated indoors. It was super noisy. But, eventually, we were allowed to move to an outdoor table. It was a lovely setting. The food, however, arrived cold and had to be sent back to reheat. Aside from that, the food was very good. read more